Cooking vegetables in the microwave with Fasta Pasta™ is a question frequently asked as it is demonstrated on QVC. Cooking vegetables with Fasta Pasta™ is fast and easy. Whether using Fasta Pasta™ for cooking pasta or vegetables always use microwave power setting ‘high”. In general most vegetables work best in Fasta Pasta™ when they are covered with water. So vegetables, like corn on the cob, which floats in water, does not cook well.
Fasta Pasta™ cooks broccoli, green beans, asparagus, butternut squash and potatoes to perfect al dente perfection. For 2 cups of broccoli add water to level 4 and cook 5-6 minutes. With 12 oz of green beans add water to level 4 and cook 7-8 minutes. Asparagus, depending on size, may have to be cut to fit into the Fasta Pasta™ cooker. Use approximately 25 spears/stalks add water to level 2 and cook 7-8 minutes.
Butternut squash should first be cut into ½ inch pieces. Add water to level 3 and cook 12-13 minutes. Potatoes cook well in Fasta Pasta™ and must first be cut into quarters. For approximately 2 large quartered potatoes add water to level 3 or 4. Use the water level that ensures potatoes are covered and cook for 12-13 minutes.
Fasta Pasta™, whether using it to cook vegetables or pasta, should always use microwave power setting ‘high’. If the microwave has a turntable use it. If it doesn’t don’t worry! Fasta Pasta™ is designed to work in any microwave.
The new Fasta Pasta™ cookbook has 55 fast and easy recipes. It has color pictures and is spiral bound for lying flat on the countertop while you are cooking. There are Gourmet recipes and fast and easy recipes which are great for students or the motor home. All recipes can be prepared in 15 minutes or less while your pasta is cooking in the Fasta Pasta™ Microwave Cooker.
The Gourmet recipes include shrimp, salmon, chicken, beef and even a delicious oriental Pad Thai. There are salads, soups, spaghetti, a vegetarian and a meat lover’s lasagna. The fast and easy recipes are great for students or campers. These super fast and easy recipes include vegetables, soup, salads, rice and even a chocolate cake.
Thank you for your inquiries and your support. Fasta Pasta™ is an American designed and manufactured product. |
